Radiator-sealing composition



Fatented July 30, 19 29.

uUNlTED STATES ROSCOE C. MENERAY, OF

POATENT OFFICE.

councn. nmrrs, IOWA.

RADIATOR-SEALING COMPOSITION.

gredients which maybe convenientlyobtained without undue expense, Which 'may be deposited inthe form of a powder, in the heated water of the radiator or other container when found to be l aky.

Another object is to provide a composition for the purposes described, which will form a solid body at the place or places of leakage more quickly than ordinary.-

Still another object is to provide a composit-ion of matter which, when used for these purposes will remove all adhesions'from the injured metallic parts at the places of leakage before the mending occurs.

Still another object is to provide such ingredients for the composition that large as well as small abrasions, cracks, seams or perforations may be mended. The invention includes a specifically prepared or rectified flour derived from flaxseed. The composition consists of ingredients, in weight, approximately as follows:

. Pounds. Pulverized aluminum (fine) 6 Granulated aluminum 1 Sodium bicarbonate 21 Sodium carbonate Rectified fiaxseed flour 66% In preparing this composition of matter the granulated and finely pulverized aluminum are thoroughly mixed with the rectified fiaxseed flour, and thereafter the remaining ingredients are added, and mixed therewith.

For mending leaks in a radiator of average size, approximatelythree ounces are used. By

operation of the engine the water in the radiator may attain a heat of 180 degrees or more.

1927. Serial No. 192,486.

The composition is then placed in the radiator, about ten minutes being required for the alumlnum to crystalize in the perforations, cracks or other openings.

For mendin large cracks in a radiator or engine-block a out four to six ounces of the composition are required.

The rectified flour is prepared as follows:

After the flaxseed has been ground or.

crushed, it is treated ina manner to remove the bran and all residue, the parts remaining alter treatment being flour, each particle of which carries a certain proportion .of oil.

In operation'the composition is moved by a movement of the hot water to the leak, and in passing through the perforation, seam or crack, the soda causes. removal of any adhesions o1 accumulation of foreign substances at these places, and the aluminum andflour unite and solidify and form metallic bodies or plugs in the openings to effectively prevent leakage.

The proportions for the ingredients mentioned are those found to be the best. How- What if desired, and I do not wish to limit ;myself in this respect.

The advantage in the use of both granulated and finely pulverized aluminum is that leaks may be mended more quickly than would result if the finely pulverized aluminum only was employed.

I claim as my invention,-

1. A radiator sealing composition comprisingjfinely pulverized aluminum, granulated aluminum, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and rectified flaxseed flour, each particle of said flaxseed fiourcontaining oil.

2. 'A radiator sealing composition comprising aluminum, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and fiaxseed fiour' having the bran removed therefrom but retaining the natural oil in each particle thereof.

In testimony whereof, I

have afiixed my signature.

' ROSCO'E C. MENERAY. 

